Supply Chain Officer

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Assist with procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations for humanitarian efforts.

You have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing, and stock management
• Good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in local language
• Experience in working in NGOs
• Relevant university degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional qualification

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Overall purpose of the role:

DRC is looking to hire Supply Chain Officer who will be rresponsible for all procurement of goods and services, warehousing, transportation of good and people, vehicle fleet management, and general logistics support to the programme

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and administration

• Ensuring all the procurement processes are in line with DRC Operations Handbook

• Effective and efficient support to programs’ needs.

• Develop and maintain relevant data base.

• Maintaining the assets list.

• Weekly and monthly status reports

• Warehouse management, including reporting and alert mechanism to program staff.

• Assist in recruitment, training and capacity building of the logistics team

• Coordination of programme staff to ensure logistics involvement in the whole programme cycle

• Procurement of all goods and services

• Establish and follow up annual procurement plans

• Track all orders, purchases and deliveries

• Ensure that all logistics specific donor rules and policies are understood and respected

• Oversight of all purchase and service contract to ensure DRC's interests are protected

• Vehicle fleet management

• Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost effectiveness including setting up longer term supply contracts

• Fixed asset management

• Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective in the relevant context

• Correctly apply ERP supply chain processes

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing, and stock management

• Good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors

• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Advanced English proficiency

• Fluency in local language

• Experience in working in NGOs

• Relevant university degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional qualification

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 6 months with a possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Position Band: This position will be placed at non-management band H

Start date: ASAP

Duty station: Ramallah

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Natinal.

Application process

Interested to apply? All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: June 30, 2025

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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